Houston County’s second Saturday is booked solid. The Crockett Area Chamber of Commerce’s weekly newsletter has three things landing on October 10 alone, and a few more worth putting on the calendar after that.
Saturday, October 10
The Texas Decoy Show runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Crockett Civic Center, 1100 Edmiston Drive. Carvers and collectors bring handcrafted decoys, vendors set up, and the Chamber bills it as the only decoy show in Texas. More information is at DiscoverCrockettTX.
Shoe Sensation holds its Fall Festival Tent Sale the same day at 1023A East Loop 304, 936.243.4843. The Chamber named the store its Business of the Week for the week of October 5, partly for its yearly shoe donations to Prepare2Fly for school-aged children.
Speak Truth Global Outreach holds its Gather at the Table Harvest banquet on October 10, with reservations through Zeffy. [[Editor: the newsletter gives no time or location for the banquet — worth a call before this runs.]]
A full week in Lovelady
Stesti Beer Garden, 720 S. Commerce in Lovelady, has something every day. Benefit Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Thursday, October 8, with proceeds going to PETS — People for the Ethical Treatment of Strays. Friday, October 9 is Steak Night at 5:30 p.m. and a Lovelady High School home game, and the kitchen stays open until 10 p.m. so you can eat before or after. Saturday is Steak Night again at 5:30, plus Lovelady Alumni Weekend and karaoke with Eric Krug at 6:30 p.m. Call 936.636.9267 to reserve a steak and a table.
Later in October
Camp Street Cafe & Store, 215 South Third Street, has Scott Sean White on October 23, doors at 6 p.m., and Ben Gage on October 24, doors at 5 p.m. Both shows are $22 and BYOB. Call 936.544.8656.
Local author Nancy Polk Hall signs copies of her cozy historical mystery Death at Brookhaven at 9 a.m. October 24 at Crazy Four Books and Coffee, 311 East Goliad Avenue, 936.209.4016.
Standing dates
The Crockett Public Library holds Story & Craft time at 10 a.m. every Tuesday at 709 East Houston Avenue, 936.544.3089. The library is closed Monday, October 12 for Columbus Day.
VitalCaring Hospice runs a free grief support group the first Thursday of each month, 6 to 7 p.m., at 600 East Loop 304 in Crockett. It’s open to anyone who has lost someone. Contact Jacky Lewis, chaplain and bereavement coordinator, at 936-545-0320.
The Chamber also pointed readers toward Smitty’s BBQ this week, at 804 South Fourth Street, 936.544.2033. [[Editor: the newsletter lists Smitty’s Sunday hours twice and they don’t match — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in one line, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in another. Verify before this runs.]]
The Crockett Area Chamber of Commerce is at 1100 Edmiston Drive, Crockett, 936.544.2359.
Close-up of chef holding pan he frying meat on open fire
Cooking and home heating are the two leading causes of home fires, and both are about to get heavy use. For Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10, the American Red Cross, Texas Gulf Coast Region, put out 20 steps to keep a fire from starting in your house and to get everyone out if one does.
“Across the country, the Red Cross responds to more than 60,000 disasters a year and most of these are home fires. Here in the Texas Gulf Coast Region our disaster teams have responded to 1,412 fires since the beginning of FY26,” said Eddy Blanchard, Regional Disaster Officer, Texas Gulf Coast Region, American Red Cross. “These fires are devastating for the people involved. But there are steps everyone can take which will help not only help prevent a fire from starting but also help keep everyone safe should an emergency occur.”
Two minutes to get out
You may have less than two minutes to escape a burning house. The Red Cross wants an escape plan drawn up and practiced twice a year: two ways out of every room, a meeting spot a safe distance away — a neighbor’s house, a specific tree in the front yard — and one rule nobody breaks. Get out and stay out. Never go back in for people, pets or things. Time the drill. Once you’re out, dial 911.
Smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a fire nearly in half. Put one on every level of the house, inside and outside bedrooms and sleeping areas. Test them monthly and change the batteries once a year if the model needs it. Check the manufacturer’s date, too — anything 10 years or older needs replacing, because the sensor gets less sensitive with age. Teach children what the alarm sounds like and what to do when they hear it.
The stove and the space heater
Cooking is the leading cause of home fires in the country. Never leave food cooking unattended; if you have to leave the kitchen even briefly, turn the stove off. Use a timer. Skip loose clothing and dangling sleeves. Keep a three-foot kid-free zone around the stove, and keep pot holders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper and plastic bags, food packaging, towels and curtains off the cooktop. Buy an extinguisher for the kitchen.
Heating equipment is second on the list, which matters as people start turning the heat back on. Never heat the house with a range or oven. Never leave a fireplace fire unattended, use a glass or metal screen to keep embers in, and make sure they’re out before bed. Space heaters need three feet of clear space all around, a level, hard, nonflammable surface — ceramic tile, not a rug, not near bedding or drapes — and a cord plugged straight into the wall, never an extension cord. Turn it off every time you leave the room or go to sleep, and keep children and pets away.
More is at redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org. The media contacts on the release are Vanessa Valdez, (713) 431-2391, and Brittney Rochell, (405) 245-9574.
Retired physician Ron McMurry shown on his ranch outside of Jasper in 2023. McCurry, who died in January, will be the namesake of a new medical complex in Jasper.
(Annie Mulligan/The Texas Tribune)
Jasper gets a new medical building Wednesday afternoon, and the governor is on the program.
Gov. Greg Abbott will deliver remarks at the dedication and ribbon cutting for the Dr. Ron A. McMurry Mediplex at 19 Thomas Street in Jasper. Remarks are set for 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7. The governor’s office lists the ceremony site as the facility’s aircraft hangar.
Abbott will be joined on the program by State Rep. Hillary Hickland, U.S. Rep. Brian Babin, Kelly and Company business development representative Eddie Hopkins, and Jasper Hospital District President Rodney Norsworthy.
What the advisory does and doesn’t say
The notice came out of the governor’s press office Tuesday as a media advisory, which means it was written for reporters rather than for the public. It gives a 2:30 p.m. media setup time and a 3:15 p.m. start for remarks, and it says a mult box will be available for broadcast crews. It does not say whether Jasper residents are welcome to come watch, and it does not describe what the Mediplex will house or when it opens to patients.tfcl-agent src:<010001a111a08713-9b48cbd5-3b11-4c22-99dc-298e5a598bbf-000000@us-east-1.messagingfabric.com>
Greater Lufkin Auto Auction is gearing up for its Farm & Equipment Auction on Saturday, October 17, and consignments are being accepted now!
Tractors, implements, heavy equipment, farm machinery, trailers, and related units can be consigned for the upcoming sale. Online bidding will also be available through Simulcast and Equipment Facts.
Those looking to buy can preview equipment on the lot before auction day.
2109 N. John Redditt Drive, Lufkin
936-632-4290
Space is filling up, so anyone interested in consigning equipment is encouraged to contact Greater Lufkin Auto Auction soon.
The Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce has a full October, and most of it is open to people who aren’t chamber members.
The month gets going with the Blueberry Golf Bash on Oct. 9 at Woodland Hills Golf Course. It’s a four-man scramble with assigned tee times, and only a few team spots are left. Every golfer gets a swing at the Country Club Vacation Hole-in-One prize, sponsored by Pilgrim’s Nacogdoches.
You don’t have to play golf that day to win, or even be there. The McWilliams Ball Drop returns mid-afternoon during the Golf Bash, presented by McWilliams Heating, Cooling & Plumbing. Golf balls are numbered 1 to 100 and cost $20 each. Ask for a number and it’s yours if nobody has claimed it. Call the chamber at 936-560-5533 to buy one.
“The McWilliams Golf Bash Ball Drop is one of our favorite traditions because everyone can get in on the fun,” Chamber Vice Chair Chris Thomas said. “Purchase a ball today, support The Chamber, and you might be the lucky winner of a cool cash prize!”
A bank turns 125
Commercial Bank of Texas marks its 125th anniversary at Alive After Five on Oct. 13 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. CC’s Smokehouse is handling the food. There are CBTx giveaways and raffle prizes, including a 50-inch TV and a Blackstone grill. Guests can walk through the bank to see memorabilia and what came out of the bank’s time capsule. [[Editor: the chamber notice didn’t give an address for the Oct. 13 Alive After Five
A workshop and a luncheon
“How to Grow Your Business Using AI” runs Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon, part of the chamber’s Business Development Series presented by McWilliams Heating, Cooling & Plumbing. It’s free and open to all, but space is limited and the chamber asks you to register online or at 936-560-5533.
Ashley Morgan, director of the Texas Water Development Board, speaks at the Fourth Friday Luncheon on Oct. 23 at noon at The Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center. The membership meeting is open to the community. Tickets are $30 for chamber members and $35 for non-members, and registration is requested.
Seven ribbon cuttings
The chamber has seven on the books: Tomé on Oct. 2, the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Awareness Council on Oct. 7, Pinnacle Life & Longevity LLC on Oct. 12, Stallings Court Nursing & Rehab on Oct. 14, Rogue Prosthetics on Oct. 22, American Legion Post 86 on Oct. 29, and Harold’s House — East Texas Alliance for Children on Nov. 3.
Seven members are new to the chamber: Pilot Club of Evening Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches Film Commission, Halo Branded Solutions, Stacy Dicks, 1st Call Restoration, Brady Insurance Services and Xpress Auto & Diesel.
A few other dates worth knowing: Leadership Nacogdoches meets Oct. 15, the Leaders of Tomorrow crew takes an excursion Oct. 20, National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day is Oct. 21, and early voting for the November election begins Oct. 19.
The chamber office is at 2516 North St. in Nacogdoches.
Inflamed plug in power strip indoors. Electrical short circuit
Nine out of 10 wildfires in Texas start with a person. For Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10, the Texas A&M Forest Service is pointing at something sitting in nearly every house and truck in forest country: the charger.
The National Fire Protection Association’s theme this year is “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” and it’s about lithium-ion batteries. Those are the batteries in cellphones, tablets, laptops, flashlights, headlamps, power tools, e-bikes, drones, ATVs, UTVs and RVs. A damaged battery or a bad charging habit can set off thermal runaway — a chain reaction that makes a battery overheat, catch fire or explode.
“As Texans spend time outdoors this fall, whether hunting, camping or enjoying our parks and natural areas, it’s important to remember that wildfire risk remains even as temperatures cool and rainfall increases in some areas,” said Jared Karns, Texas A&M Forest Service fire chief. “Everyday devices and activities can spark a fire if not used properly, and safe charging habits and practices can help protect lives, property and the natural resources we all enjoy.”
What the Forest Service Asks You to Do
Use the cord and charger that came with the device, or one the manufacturer approved. Off-brand and damaged chargers may not meet safety standards.
Plug chargers straight into a wall outlet when you can, instead of an extension cord or a multi-plug adapter.
Charge on a hard, flat surface — a table, a workbench, a bare floor. Not on grass, not on a couch or bed, not under a blanket that traps heat and blocks airflow.
Keep batteries away from water. Unplug devices if your area might flood, and never charge a battery that may have gotten wet.
Skip charging below 32 degrees or above 105 degrees, and store batteries at room temperature. Stop using a battery or device if it gets unusually hot, swells, smokes, leaks or smells strange.
For disposal of a damaged battery or device, call your local fire department or the battery manufacturer.
Outreach Boxes for Volunteer Departments
The Forest Service offered 50 wildfire prevention outreach boxes to eligible volunteer fire departments for the week. The boxes hold educational materials departments can use at community events and school visits.
“Volunteer fire departments play a vital role in wildfire prevention and public education across Texas,” said Taylor Ostic, the agency’s fire information and education program specialist. “These outreach boxes will provide departments with tools and materials to engage their communities and share practical steps Texans can take to prevent wildfires.”
More on wildfire prevention is at tfsweb.tamu.edu. More on Fire Prevention Week and battery safety is at firepreventionweek.org.
A plant sale, a flu shot you don’t have to leave the car for, and a madman in the dark — Nacogdoches has a busy second weekend of October, and it isn’t all chamber business.
Saturday is for the garden
SFA Gardens holds its Fabulous Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, Oct. 10. The Nacogdoches Farmers Market is open that same morning, so one trip covers both. Two days earlier, on Thursday, Oct. 8, SFA Gardens has a lecture featuring an ornamental plant specialist.
Flu shots Friday and Saturday
The Annual Flu Drive Thru runs Friday, Oct. 9 and Saturday, Oct. 10.
Something darker after sundown
“Nevermore: A Night in the Mind of a Madman” plays both Friday, Oct. 9 and Saturday, Oct. 10.
Lufkin: Passion for Purple
The 4th Annual Passion for Purple Luncheon is Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center in Lufkin. The program features a domestic violence survivor as speaker.
Classes and a panel
“Live your life, write!” meets Thursday, Oct. 8. It’s a creative writing class that works through several forms — journaling, family stories, or writing with publication in mind.
On Wednesday, Oct. 7, a panel called “Different Disciplines, Shared Purpose” takes up the realities of multidisciplinary practice. And “Exhale: Learning to Let Go of Stress and Anxiety” meets Tuesday, Oct. 6.
Several standing classes keep their usual slots: Total Body Circuit and Stone Fort Chorale rehearsal on Mondays, Total Body Strength on Tuesdays, Recharge Yoga on Wednesdays.
For the full calendar, or to get your own event on it, call the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce at 936-560-5533 or go to www.Nacogdoches.org. The chamber office is at 2516 North St. in Nacogdoches.
The Nacogdoches Public Library has three programs on the calendar this month, and none of them costs a dime — one for teens who want to run, one for families doing college paperwork, and one that meets every week for the Pokemon crowd.
Nerf battle for ages 12 to 18
Teens 12 to 18 can turn the library into a battlefield on Friday, Oct. 9, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The city’s announcement puts it plainly: teens that age “can join an epic battle in the library.” It’s free, but registration is required through eventbrite.com, and spots are limited.
Two free FAFSA workshops
Families staring down college costs can get hands-on help at two free FAFSA workshops — the first on Oct. 15 at 5:30 p.m., the second on Nov. 19 at 5:30 p.m. The FAFSA is the form students use to apply for financial aid to pay for college or qualifying vocational schools. It’s also the form that stops a lot of first-time filers cold, which is the point of sitting down with someone who has seen it before.
Both sessions are open to prospective and current college students and their families. Register at eventbrite.com.
Pokemon Club every Tuesday
Pokemon Club meets each Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. for youth ages 6 to 18. No registration, no sign-up sheet — kids just show up. It runs weekly, so a family that misses one Tuesday can catch the next.
The library is at 202 E. Pilar St. in Nacogdoches. For details on any of the three programs, call Mercedes Franks at 936-559-2970. The library’s main line is 936-559-2502.
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Believe it or not, our soccer teams are heading into the final couple of weeks of the regular season, and there’s a lot at stake concerning possible post-season berths.
This past week, the Roadrunner men’s soccer team lost a tough match at home, dropping them into a second-place tie in the Region XIV South Zone with five matches remaining in the regular season (including this Friday’s battle with Blinn College, with whom AC is tied in the standings).
The Lady ‘Runner soccer team got the week off, and they’ll also have a pair of key home matches this week. AC’s ladies currently hold the second-place spot in the South Zone.
Our baseball team spent the weekend in Millington, Tennessee while playing several exhibition games, and the softball team had its fall game rescheduled.
The men’s basketball team got off a great start to its scrimmage season this past weekend in Norman, Okla., and the Lady ‘Runners will open their scrimmage season this coming Saturday.
We’re hoping to have basketball rosters ready to post and send out by the end of this week.
We are AC, and we’re ready to Run ‘Em.
Here’s a quick rundown of recent events, along with what’s coming up next:
Roadrunner Soccer Drops Heartbreaker to Coastal Bend CC
Every time the Roadrunners and Coastal Bend Community College meet on the pitch, there’s going to be a real battle. In the teams’ past four matches, the winning margin was a single goal, with a 2-2 draw also in the mix.
On Tuesday, the Roadrunners were the ones coming up a goal short.
The Cougars scored a pair of second-half goals in a seven-minute span to top the ‘Runners 2-1 at the Larry Phillips Family Sports Complex on the AC campus.
After a scoreless first half, AC’s Angel Benitez found the net in the 50th minute to give the Roadrunners a short-lived 1-0 lead. Coastal Bend then scored in the 68th and 75th minutes and held off a late AC rally to take the win.
The loss drops the Roadrunners (3-3-2, 3-2-2) into a tie for second place in the Region XIV South Zone. Blinn College sports the same overall record, and the lone match this season between AC and Blinn ended in a 2-2 draw.
The top two teams from each zone will qualify for the post-season conference tournament.
The ‘Runners have five matches remaining in the regular season, including a pair of home stands this week. On Tuesday, AC hosts Louisiana State University-Eunice in a women’s/men’s doubleheader starting at 5:30 at Angelina College.
Friday will see AC facing Blinn College in another home doubleheader, with the women kicking off at 5 p.m. and the men following at 7:30 p.m.
Lady Roadrunners Soccer Gets Week Off, Still in Position for Postseason Berth
AC’s ladies had but one match on the schedule for this past week – a scrimmage at Nelson University in Waxahachie – but the match was canceled, giving the Lady Roadrunners a much-needed break considering the number of players battling nagging injuries.
AC (4-6, 4-4) currently sits in second place in the Region XIV South Zone behind Blinn College (6-4, 5-3) with four matches remaining in the regular season.
The Lady ‘Runners can make big progress with a couple of home matches this week.
AC will host Louisiana State University-Eunice Tuesday at 5 p.m. before taking on Blinn College on Friday in another home match starting at 5 p.m.
Roadrunner Basketball Shines in First Scrimmages
The Roadrunner men’s basketball team got its scrimmage season off to a great start this past weekend in Norma, Oklahoma. The scrimmage format (four 10-minute quarters) had the ‘Runners scheduled to play three “games” in one day, and AC showed its depth by knocking off national powerhouse Odessa by a 37-35 final and downing Western Oklahoma State in a 43-31 win. The final game of the day was canceled.
The Roadrunners this Saturday will travel to Duncanville, TX for the GASO JUCO Showcase. AC will face Southwest Mississippi CC (9:10 a.m.), College of Southern Idaho (11:30 a.m.), Murray State College (3 p.m.), and Dallas College-Mountainview (4 p.m.).
AC’s first home scrimmage will take place on Friday, Oct. 16 against Strength ‘N Motion, with tipoff scheduled for 5 p.m. at Shands Gymnasium.
Lady Roadrunner Basketball Opening Scrimmage on Road This Week
The Lady Roadrunner basketball team is ready to get the ball rolling.
AC’s ladies will open their scrimmage season this Saturday as participants in the annual Dave Neely Showcase in Mansfield, TX. The full schedule hasn’t been released yet.
The Lady ‘Runners’ scrimmages will all take place on the road; AC will host Southern University-Shreveport at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6 at Shands Gymnasium in the team’s home opener.
Basketball Schedules Available for Viewing
We’re still a couple of months away from the start of basketball season, but the Roadrunner and Lady Roadrunner teams already have their 2026-2027 schedules in place. Visit the Angelina College Athletics website (angelinaathletics.com) to view those schedules.
Hoops season is going to get here before we know it.
For those who just can’t wait to know, the Lady Roadrunners tip off their regular season Oct. 30 in Baton Rouge against Delgado Community College, following with another game on Saturday against Baton Rouge Community College – also taking place in Baton Rouge. The Lady ‘Runners host their first home game on Nov. 6 against Southern University-Shreveport.
On the men’s side, the Roadrunners open their new regular season with a home game against Strength ‘N Motion on Nov. 2 at Shands Gymnasium.
The Roadrunner baseball team will open its Fall 2026 schedule this week with an away game against Alvin Community College. The ‘Runners and Dolphins will square off at Lamar University in Beaumont, with first pitch scheduled for 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4.
Here are the fall schedules for both the Roadrunner baseball and Lady Roadrunner softball teams. NOTE: These are exhibition games, so there won’t be any live streaming available, nor will there be stats or final scores posted.
As always in East Texas, the potential exists for schedule changes because of inclement weather. We try to put out the word as soon as we get it, but the quickest way to confirm game days and times is to visit the AC Athletics website (angelinaathletics.com) to view the most updated schedules. We’ll also send out word on social media (AC Athletics Facebook and Instagram, etc.), but the on-line schedule will always serve up the most recent updates.
Live Streaming Reminder:
All AC Athletics regular-season home games are live streamed on TSBN Sports (a free streaming service for fans), with most of the conference road games also available for streaming. (This does not include baseball and softball fall games, as those are not considered official games.)
Once TSBN posts its schedules, AC fans simply need to visit the AC Athletics web site, look at the scrolling schedule in the middle of the page and click the blue “Video” link.
TSBN also offers an app great for smart phones, devices and smart TVs. (You’ve GOT to see those matches and games on the big screen.)
Reminder II: Admission to ALL Angelina College Athletics sporting events is free, as is the TSBN live streaming. Any other links offering streaming are scams.
Reminder III: For the most current schedule updates (especially for potential weather issues) visit the official Angelina College Athletics website (angelinaathletics.com). Fans can also receive updates on the AC Athletics Facebook, X/Twitter, and Instagram pages.
Upcoming schedules:
Tuesday, Oct. 6:
Lady Roadrunner Soccer vs LSU-Eunice, 5 p.m. at the Larry Phillips Family Sports Complex on the AC campus.
Roadrunner Soccer vs. LSU-Eunice, 7:30 p.m. at the Larry Phillips Family Sports Complex on the AC campus.
Wednesday, Oct. 7:
Lady Roadrunner Softball at the University of Texas-Tyler, 4:30 p.m. in Tyler, TX.
Friday, Oct. 9:
Lady Roadrunner Soccer vs Blinn College, 5 p.m. at the Larry Phillips Family Sports Complex on the AC campus.
Roadrunner Soccer vs. Blinn College, 7:30 p.m. at the Larry Phillips Family Sports Complex on the AC campus.
Roadrunner Baseball at East Texas Baptist University, 2 p.m. in Marshall, TX.
Saturday, Oct. 10:
Lady Roadrunner Basketball at Western Oklahoma State College (Dave Neeley Showcase scrimmage), 2:40 p.m. in Mansfield, TX.
Roadrunner Basketball at GASO JUCO Showcase: vs. Southwest Mississippi CC (9:10 a.m.), vs. College of Southern Idaho (11:30 a.m.), vs. Murray State College (3 p.m.), vs. Dallas College-Mountainview (4 p.m.) in Duncanville, TX.
For any other information, contact Sports Information Director Gary Stallard at gstallard@angelina.edu.
Below is a description of the work planned for Oct. 5 through Oct. 9 in TxDOT’s Lufkin District.
Project timelines are subject to change due to weather conditions and material availability.
TxDOT will participate in the Lufkin Police Department’s National Night Out from 6 – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, in downtown Lufkin. We hope you can join us and all the other agencies and organizations who are a part of the event.
Lufkin Area Office (Angelina, Houston, and Sabine counties)
Angelina County construction projects
US 59, Redland Project.Intermittent lane closures will occur as work continues both during daytime and nighttime hours.
Business (BU) 59/First Street, resurfacing, and stripingNighttime work is expected to occur in the 1100 block of Timberland Drive/BU 59 on Monday, Oct. 5.
Farm-to-Market Road (FM) 324, bridge replacement and roadway rehabilitation.Traffic will need to follow a pilot vehicle and temporary traffic signals as road rehabilitation and bridge work continues. Expect delays if traveling in the area.
State Loop (SL) 287, auxiliary and turn lanes.Widening work will continue on the Southwood Drive exit ramp, which remains closed to traffic. No other closures are expected on this project at this time.
FM 1818, bridge and culvert maintenanceWork on the FM 1818 culvert at Stovall Creek will continue. Intermittent lane closures are possible.
US 59/US 69, cable median barrierLane closures are possible while work is performed along US 59 near Livingston and US 96 near Zavalla.
Angelina County maintenance projects
Leveling work will occur on SH 103 east. Road sweeping and sign maintenance are planned along US 59 and various other locations in the county, as is herbicide application.
Houston County construction projects
SL 304, overlay.Slope and shoulder work will continue, requiring intermittent lane closures. Work near the railroad bridge will require traffic to follow a pilot car.
FM 2076, rehabilitation, and roadway widening.Road base will be placed, and cement treating will occur. Work on headwalls at the west end of FM 2076 will also take place. Traffic will need to follow a pilot car through the work area.
FM 227, widening and rehabilitationThe contractor will continue preparing the right-of-way for construction.
FM 3016, widening and rehabilitationWork is expected to begin once weather conditions are favorable. Drivers should stay alert for changing traffic patterns and follow the reduced speed limit.
Houston County maintenance projects
Maintenance crews will perform spot overlay on SH 19 south. Sign work, herbicide application and road patching will occur throughout the county.
Livingston Area Office (Polk, San Jacinto, and Trinity counties)
Polk/San Jacinto County construction project
US 59, cable median barrier. Crews will be repairing damaged areas near Corrigan.
Polk County construction projects
US 59, Corrigan Relief Route.Steel forms will be built and deck poured on the US 287 bridge. Deck panels for the north railroad bridge will be installed. Concrete work will occur on the main lanes near Dry Creek and at the north tie in. Bond braker will be applied at the US 287-US 59 southern tie in. Crews will apply prime treatment on the southern main lanes and US 287. Shoulder work will occur near the main lanes and U-turn area. Culver construction is planned for the north tie in. Crews will also work on driveways along US 287.
US/BU 59, Diboll and northern Polk County mill and inlay.The contractor will be removing asphalt and concrete for crack repairs.
US 59, Morgan Creek bridge maintenance.The contractor will continue installing pilings and prepare to set riprap.
County road bridge projects.
Piney Creek on Carmona Road: Workers will disassemble bridge forms and repair silt fence.
Long King Creek on Old Bearing Road: Guard rail work will occur.
Polk County maintenance projects
Mill and inlay work will continue on US 59 frontage roads. Sign maintenance and herbicide application is planned as well.
San Jacinto County construction projects
US 59, Shepherd to Cleveland upgrade to interstate standards.Contractors will tie steel for use in main-lane and bridge construction. Milling of the existing road will occur. Work is planned on the main lane bridge decks. Leveling, excavation, and slope work will occur as well. Joint sealant will be applied to sections of road, and concrete panels will be placed for the northbound main lanes.
SH 156, Stephen Creek bridge replacement.Concrete decking will be formed. Rebar forms will be built as well.
San Jacinto County maintenance projects
Crews will continue widening on FM 946. Sign and herbicide work is also scheduled.
Trinity County maintenance projects
Edge repair is planned on FM 2262. Sign maintenance is planned on SH 19 and elsewhere throughout the county. Patchwork will also take place at various locations.
Nacogdoches Area Office (Nacogdoches, San Augustine, and Shelby counties)
Nacogdoches County construction projects
US 59, intersection improvements at SL 224.Crews will pour bridge deck overnight on Oct. 6. Work will occur on the retaining wall on SH 7.
BU 59, SH/BS 7, SH/BS 21,, and FM 2259 stripingMaintenance hole, curb, and road repair may require nighttime lane closures.
FM 2259, widening and improvementThe contractor will continue right-of-way preparation, and will work on driveway drainage structures.
US 59, turn-lane extensionsMilling will occur on the existing road surface.
US 259, overlay between SH 204 and FM 698Work on the road base will require daily lane closures.
Nacogdoches County maintenance projects
Seal coating will occur on SH 21 west. Patching, herbicide application and sign maintenance are planned at various locations in the county.
Sabine County construction projects
US 96, road rehabilitationDaily lane closures will continue while hot mix is applied to the road surface.
Sabine County maintenance projects
FM 83 will be prepared for seal coating. Sign maintenance and herbicide application will occur.
San Augustine County maintenance projects
Crews will continue spot-base work on FM 226 and will use flaggers and a pilot car to control traffic. Sign maintenance and herbicide application will occur throughout the county.
Shelby County maintenance projects
Mill-and-inlay operations are planned on SH 7 and US 96. Sign maintenance and herbicide application is planned at various locations in the county.
Reminder to Motorists
Drivers are urged to remain alert in work zones, obey posted traffic controls, and watch for construction crews and equipment. Remember to move over or slow down to 20 mph below the posted speed limit when passing or approaching TxDOT vehicles, law enforcement, and other vehicles with activated overhead lights on the side of the road.
Please remember to buckle up, stay sober, and Drive like a Texan: Kind. Courteous. Safe.
